rakwel Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Today is the day I meet my oncology Dr. for the first time.Now I can't believe how scared I am. I've been waiting a month to find ou how bad the cancer is aand if it has spread,and to where.Now I just want to put my head in the sand even though I know I can't do that.Thanks you guys for giving me place to vent.This is a great web site and every one has been so kind to me. Thanks again Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hi Bill..just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts today. I will pray that you get good news today. Keep us posted. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Bill- I can't even begin to imagine how scary this is for you. Make sure you take notes, do you have someone going with you? Once you have a plan of attack and know where you stand you will feel better. Let us know how it goes. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakwel Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks Bobby &Rochelle for all the encouragemt. My partner of 25yrs is coming with me. I don't know what I would do with out his help understanding and love.But he is a very good advocate.Any way Thanks again. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thinking about you today and hoping things go ok for you. Glad you've got someone who knows you well to go with you. It's really important to have a second pair of ears in the room. Let us know how the appointment goes and what the plan is. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Bill, Sending prayers your way today.... Keep thinking positive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Bill, Most of us can relate to the days before we had all the facts . I can't imagine the fear you have as a patient, but I know how scary this time is. It will be easier when you know exactly where you stand and what course of treatment you will take. So glad you have your partner by your side. That will help. Let us know how you are doing. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renate Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Bill, I was diagnosed with nsclc on 1/29 one week later,appointment to see the Surgeon, one week later, biopsy, one week later etc. Finally I got my treatment plan and start Chemo Monday 3/3/08. The waiting and not knowing what is next is worse than anything else. I can feel what you are going through. I am so sorry, don't know what to say. Hope you get your treatment plan real fast. Renate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakwel Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hi Guys, I met my new chemo Dr. today and think it is going to be a good fit .He said that he needed a to do a pet scan and a mri of my brain,which will happen next week.Then see the doc on friday and he will know the stage.It all seems like alot wasted time.I'am sure everyone here has been through this drill before me. So I'll quit whinning about it,so everyone take care of themselves.Thanks for being here. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Bill, Glad your first impression of your oncologist was a good one. That is so important. As for the time frame you've given for the staging, it sounds like they are moving along pretty fast. I can understand you wanting everything done yesterday, but quite honestly you will find that most cancers don't usually grow at a rapid rate. Good luck to you and keep us informed as you learn more. There are many folks here who will be glad to help you get through the days and weeks ahead. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Bill- Glad to see things are moving along. You will read many other peoples stories here where they waited so much longer than you - its so emotionally hard. When the waiting gets too hard, just come here and talk to us!! We will be here!! Keep us posted and hang in there. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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